(Opens in new window) May 8, 2026 McMaster News McMaster researchers create human tissue models to study disease and accelerate drug discovery Boyang Zhang, associate professor of chemical engineering, is leading the development of organ-on-a-chip technology, which aims to accelerate drug discovery by constructing in vitro human tissue models for use in preclinical testing.
May 4, 2026 Ingenuity and innovation on display at annual Capstone Expo Marking the culmination of a full year of applied learning, research and industry‑inspired problem solving, the annual Expo, held on the last day of classes, highlights how classroom theory translates into real‑world engineering solutions.
April 17, 2026 Postdoc Fellows in Focus: Turning CO₂ emissions into solutions Chemical Engineering Postdoctoral fellow Reza Eslami is bridging academia and industry through electrochemical innovations. His work advances scalable CO₂ conversion technologies to reduce emissions and support sustainable production of everyday materials.
(Opens in new window) April 17, 2026 Let's Talk Science In the media: A sandbox for innovation: Engineering a faster, more affordable future for cancer immunotherapy Chemical Engineering professor David Latuilippe discusses how his lab safely experiments with biotherapeutic production methods aimed at improving efficiency and lowering costs, with the goal of expanding access to cancer immunotherapies.
April 2, 2026 Fireball Family Affair: Calling of an Engineer has Mac Eng grads present Iron Rings to loved ones Six McMaster Engineering students and one graduate share what the Iron Ring means to them and why they selected their family member as a presenter.
March 30, 2026 Celebrating career growth and experience at the annual Co-op Student of the Year Awards The annual Co-op Student of the Year Awards recognized and celebrated 13 outstanding co-op students whose workplace contributions and leadership highlight the impact of the experiential learning.
(Opens in new window) March 13, 2026 Hamilton Spectator Opinion: It’s time to engineer the future of women’s health in Canada Dr. Zeinab Hosseinidoust and Dr. Tohid Didar provide insight into how women's health remains under-researched in Canada, highlighting the need for stronger scientific investment in understanding lifelong hormonal and physiological changes.
March 6, 2026 Two McMaster Engineering-connected companies pitch on a special episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den Two women-led businesses affiliated with McMaster University Engineering stood before a panel of investors in a special Full Circle episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den that aired on March 5.
March 6, 2026 International Women’s Day 2026: Research led by women, for women, at McMaster Engineering This International Women’s Day, learn about work to better protect women in sport, in their built environment and in reproductive and intimate health.
(Opens in new window) February 17, 2026 Medscape New Menstrual Products Are Making Periods Easier to Manage McMaster researchers developed an algae-based absorptive tablet for menstrual cups, reducing spillage, harsh cleaning and environmental waste while improving convenience and sustainability.
February 13, 2026 National Academy of Engineers elects two McMaster professors as International Members John MacGregor, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, and Yves Bréchet, Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, have been named International Members of the National Academy of Engineering.
January 30, 2026 Postdoctoral Fellows in Focus: Researching renewable sources of energy For Zahra Teimouri, the opportunity to work with Dr. Drew Higgins and access the world-class facilities at McMaster’s Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM) was one she couldn’t refuse.
